Volunteers

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Volunteering Policy and Protocol

The United States Conference of Bishops' Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People mandates that every diocese implement Safe Environment programs for all children, parents, and adults. The principal purpose of this Charter is to ensure a safe environment for the children of each diocese. Here in the Diocese of Allentown, a number of steps have been taken in order implement these guidelines pertaining to reconciliation, healing, accountability, and prevention of future acts of abuse. To learn more about the Diocese’s Youth Protection programs, go onto the Diocese of Allentown website,

Attend aProtecting God’s Children workshopand submit the certificate of attendance. If you have already completed the class and don't have your certificate, contact Sister Meg Cole at 610/332-0442, X19 with the approximate date and location of the class and she will help to retrieve the certificate.

2. State Required Clearances – these clearances will expire after 5 years

Submit a Mandated Reporting Trainingcertificate of completion. This is a three (3) hour online course and you will be able to print the certificate out at completion.

Submit a diocesan Background Check & Fingerprint Authorization Formor Submit a FBI Criminal Background Fingerprint Check. Once you turn in this Authorization form, the Diocese will process it and you will be given a voucher to take to an approved fingerprint center

Please turn in ALL forms at ONE TIME to the school office. After above forms/clearances are received, they will be processed (through Diocese of Allentown) and Voucher for fingerprints will be assigned.

You will be notified from School Office when Voucher becomes available.